4th Council of Lincoln Legislation Introduction Thread

[JGibson]

Any and all drafted legislation intended for consideration in the 3rd Session of the Council of Lincoln must be posted here. You do not need to be a Councilor to post your bill; however, it is required by law that all legislation be sponsored by a sitting Councilor before it can be discussed and, presumably, voted upon.

It is recommended you check the Lincoln Statute to ensure the item has not been previously addressed.

Finally, this is strictly an introduction thread. No debating or voting is to occur here under any circumstances. For commentary or discussion on bills prior to their formal introduction on the floor, please retain all such posts here. Each bill requires its own thread which shall be posted by the Speaker in conjunction with and adherence to the Lincoln Constitution and the Council Standing Orders.


-- Lincoln Chancellor JGibson

[JGibson]

Amendment to the Standing Orders (III):

1. The Standing Orders of the Lincoln Council shall be amended as follows:

Section 6. Amending the SOAP Administration
A. In recognizing that the Lincoln Council has the right to determine its own operating procedures without outside approval, future amendments to the SOAP will no longer require the Governor's signature upon passing.

B.The Commons may elect to suspend any section of these rules at any time with the consent of two-thirds of the sitting membership.

C. The Chancellor may unilaterally suspend any section of these rules at any time, unless a Member should object within 48 hours. If there is an objection, suspending the rules shall require the consent of two-thirds of the sitting membership.

D. The votes of successors shall displace those of their predecessors when votes overlap with a change in the composition of the Council.